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AP Sports WriterAP source: Joshua Kushner may buy Miami MarlinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Kushner family, which already has close ties to the White House, may soon move into Major League Baseball.Joshua Kushner, whose older brother is an adviser to President Trump, has a preliminary agreement to buy...

Associated PressSettlement in 38 Studios case ends lawsuit over failed dealBy MICHELLE R. SMITH and JENNIFER McDERMOTTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) A judge approved a $16 million settlement with the final defendant in the 38 Studios case Friday, ending the lawsuit over Rhode Island's failed $75 million deal with former...

Infielder Gordon Beckham, Giants agree to minor league dealSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Infielder Gordon Beckham agreed to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants and will attend big league spring training.If added to the major league roster, Beckham would get a $1.25 million, one-year deal.Beckham posted a...

David Phelps, Marlins take salary dispute to arbitrationST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Miami Marlins pitcher David Phelps has asked an arbitration panel for a raise from $2.5 million to $4.6 million.The team argued during Wednesday's hearing that he should be paid $4,325,000. A decision by arbitrators Steven Wolf, Robert...

Rays acquire catcher Jesus Sucre from Mariners in tradeST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired catcher Jesus Sucre from the Seattle Mariners for a player to be named or cash.Sucre appeared in 90 games over four seasons with the Mariners, batting .209 with two homers...

Associated PressTanaka says he isn't thinking about ability to opt outBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees ace Masahiro Tanaka says he is not thinking about his opt-out provision.Tanaka's $155 million, seven-year contract allows him to terminate the deal after this season, give up a $23 million...

David Phelps, Marlins take salary dispute to arbitrationST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Miami Marlins pitcher David Phelps has asked an arbitration panel for a raise from $2.5 million to $4.6 million.The team argued during Wednesday's hearing that he should be paid $4,325,000. A decision by arbitrators Steven Wolf, Robert...

Associated PressTanaka says he isn't thinking about ability to opt outBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) New York Yankees ace Masahiro Tanaka says he is not thinking about his opt-out provision.Tanaka's $155 million, seven-year contract allows him to terminate the deal after this season, give up a $23 million...

Athletics pitcher Daniel Mengden has right foot surgeryOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Athletics right-hander Daniel Mengden had right foot surgery Wednesday in Houston after breaking a bone during a bullpen session at home Jan. 31.He is expected to wear a walking boot for six weeks and a return date is...

AP Sports WriterRoyals announce their $16M, 2-year deal for Jason HammelBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Jason Hammel knows he wouldn't be in Kansas City if tragedy had not struck the Royals organization.The 34-year-old right-hander made that clear right from the start.''I feel like I need to express...

Drew Stubbs agrees to minor league deal with TwinsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Drew Stubbs agreed to a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins, and the outfielder will report to big league spring training.Minnesota announced the deal Wednesday with Stubbs, who was the eighth overall pick in the 2006 amateur...

Royals announce their $16M, 2-year deal for Jason HammelKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Royals have announced their $16 million, two-year contract with Jason Hammel, a move designed to shore up the starting rotation after the death of Yordano Ventura in a car accident last month.Hammel will make $5...